Makiri Pugh, former standout at Independence, told University of Georgia coaches after spring practices he is transferring to the University of Colorado. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Pugh didn’t feel like he was going to get enough playing time under head coach Mark Richt. Apparently, Pugh was disappointed when the UGA coaches didn’t help […]

Sen. Eddie Goodall, who represents the Mint Hill area in Raleigh, helped craft a last minute amendment to the state budget that will could bring millions of dollars to charter schools for things like classroom supplies. The amendment in the budget would give counties the authority to transfer lottery proceeds to charter schools—about $50,000 per […]